Bible: Deut 7:7-8

The Basis of Israel’s Election

7:7It is notbecauseyou were more numerousthan allthe other peoplesthatthe Lordfavoredand chose you – for in fact you were the least numerous of all peoples.7:8Ratherit is because of his1 love2foryou and his faithfulness to the promise3 he solemnlyvowed4 to your ancestors5that the Lordbrought you outwith great power,6redeeming7you from the place of slavery, from the power8of Pharaohkingof Egypt.